"ERP Solution Architect"

Overview

We are seeking an experienced ERP Solution Architect to lead the technical analysis, strategy development, planning and implementation of our enterprise-wide ERP replacement project covering the HCM, finance and student business domains. Reporting to the VP for IT and CIO, this critical role will provide technical leadership, design robust solution architectures, and oversee data migration and conversion strategies to ensure a seamless transition to a modern ERP platform. The ERP Solution Architect will collaborate closely with colleagues in the Office of Information Technology and the University's Data Office, leaders of key administrative departments, cross-functional teams, vendors, and consultants to deliver a scalable, efficient, and future-ready ERP system aligned with our business goals and objectives.

This is a 2 year, benefits-eligible term appointment with a possibility of transitioning to an ongoing position after funding approval.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Guide the technical direction of the ERP replacement, ensuring strategic alignment and a deep understanding of technical dependencies, to align with ERP transformation program goals, industry best practices, and technical standards (e.g., NIST).
• Design end-to-end ERP system architecture, including integration with existing in-house custom enterprise applications/systems, cloud platforms, and third-party applications.
• Develop and oversee data conversion and migration strategies, including ETL processes, data mapping, and validation to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Collaborate with the University Data Office to establish data quality standards, oversee data cleansing, and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and policies.
• Identify technical risks, propose mitigation strategies, and ensure scalability, security, and performance of the ERP solution.
• Create and own technical documentation, architecture blueprints, and support training for IT teams.
• Evaluate ERP vendor solutions and ensure alignment with the architectural roadmap and organizational needs.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work with business analysts, project managers, technical leads, developers, ERP vendors, and consulting partners to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Summarize the information for stakeholder (technology and business) sign-off.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IT architecture, with at least 3 years focused on SaaS ERP implementations or replacements (e.g., Oracle Cloud, Workday)
• Deep knowledge of ERP systems and their integration with enterprise environments
• Proven experience designing and leading data migration and conversion strategies for large-scale ERP projects
• Strong background in solution architecture, integration technologies (e.g., APIs, middleware, MuleSoft, Boomi, etc.), and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns and technologies (e.g., SOA, REST, SOAP) and a keen interest in learning new approaches
• Knowledge of data quality frameworks and governance practices
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing), and to collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders: technical, non-technical, management and end-users
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-based, collaborative environment
• When provided access to personal, proprietary and/or otherwise confidential data, maintains such data in the strictest confidence and follows procedures to ensure the privacy, security and proper use of data
• Experience with agile and traditional project work approaches
• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education ERP implementations (preferred HCM, Financials or Student Information Systems)
• Familiarity with cloud-based ERP deployments

Additional Details

• Department: Vice President for IT and CIO
• Category: Information Technology
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Standard Weekly Hours: 36.25
• Eligible for Overtime: No
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Probationary Period: 180 days
• Experience Level: Director
• Salary Range: $177,000 to $191,000

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.